DS-3032 - Why file it?

[Jay S 3]

I have been skimming quite a few threads and I am pretty sure I understand why you would file the DS-3032 but I haven't seen a specific reasoning for it. Does filing this form/sending email speed things up in any way by having correspondence sent to the USC as opposed to sending to beneficiary?

Seems odd that I would receive forms for my wife to fill out and then have to send it to her anyway.

Just trying to wrap my head around the reason for this or if it is just extra red tape for us all to go through.

[DeniseFrance 14]

Yes you have to file the DS-3032. And in most cases it will be faster if you send it in right after you receive your case number.

If you don't send it right away after receiving your case number you, will have to send the DS-3032 in by email or regular mail after you receive the instructions from the NVC. It can take a while to receive the instructions, so this is why it's best to send the DS-3032 in right away after you get your case number. And by the way, you only need to include your NVC case number for this template. NOT the CIS case number!

PS. the NVC guides here on VJ can be deceptive at times.

I have been skimming quite a few threads and I am pretty sure I understand why you would file the DS-3032 but I haven't seen a specific reasoning for it. Does filing this form/sending email speed things up in any way by having correspondence sent to the USC as opposed to sending to beneficiary?

Seems odd that I would receive forms for my wife to fill out and then have to send it to her anyway.

Just trying to wrap my head around the reason for this or if it is just extra red tape for us all to go through.

Edited August 6, 2012 by DeniseFrance

[DeniseFrance 14]

by the way, if you email your DS-3032 form to early, it can be rejected and cause delays.

not sure if this is true though.

[Jay S 3]

Thanks for the responses.

I was more looking for the purpose of this form. The rest of the forms are pretty self explanatory, but this one seems to be more optional than required.

If I become my wife's agent, won't the paperwork that needs to be filled out by my wife be sent to me? Seems inefficient unless it is solely fo the purpose of correspondence.

Maybe I am just thick on this or need more coffee

[John and Ann 10]

Thanks for the responses.

I was more looking for the purpose of this form. The rest of the forms are pretty self explanatory, but this one seems to be more optional than required.

If I become my wife's agent, won't the paperwork that needs to be filled out by my wife be sent to me? Seems inefficient unless it is solely fo the purpose of correspondence.

Maybe I am just thick on this or need more coffee

Government = Inefficient ......really though...Some hire an attorney and this form gives the consent for them to act for them. I think there will be a lot more Emailing forms in the future.

[reginakrys 33]

It is inefficient, seeing as both parties will continue to receive e-mail correspondence from NVC, given that the have both e-mail addresses on file.

You do need it, however, to have your IV fee invoiced.